Indemnification, Hold Harmless, Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release
In consideration of my child’s participation in the GYMNASTICS PROGRAM, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless, Stafford County, its Supervisory Board or Members, officers, agents, employees and volunteers from any claims, dangers, and actions of any kind or nature, whether at law or in equity, arising from my child’s participation in the GYMNASTICS PROGRAM offered by Stafford County. I understand that my child’s participation in this event includes possible physical injury and accept the risks that arise out of participation including, but not limited to the following: contact with other participants, equipment, walls and floors, lack of hydration, trips and/or falls. I recognize that there are many other risks of injury including but not limited to tendonitis, strains, bursitis, fractures, dislocations, delayed muscle soreness, contusions, abrasions, serious eye damage, serious and disabling injuries or even death, which may arise due to my child’s participation in this activity, and that it is not possible to specifically list each and every individual injury risk. By signing this form I desire, consent and voluntarily choose to allow my child to take part in all such activities. Furthermore, I acknowledge that my child has been given a physician’s permission to participate in physical activity or that I have decided to allow my child to participate in physical activity without the approval of a physician.
I have noted in the space below any medical or physical conditions which might affect my child’s activities and understand the nature of the physical demands of this activity.
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Knowing the material risks and appreciating, knowing and reasonably anticipating that other injuries and death is a possibility, I assume all the risks normally incident to the nature of the activities and agree that Stafford County, its Supervisory Board or Members, officers, agents, employees and volunteers conducting such activities will not be responsible for any damages or injuries resulting to me or my child. I further understand and agree that there is risk associated in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic and possible exposure. Therefore, having read and understood this waiver and in consideration of your accepting my entry into a Stafford County recreation facility, program, or activity, I, for myself and my child, waive and release the County of Stafford, Virginia and its officers, staff, volunteers, sponsors, and representatives from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in (or as a spectator of) any program, activity, or use of any County facility.
Also, I understand that any injury incurred and the resulting medical expense from that injury will be my responsibility and Stafford County, its Supervisory Board or Members, officers, agents, employees and volunteers will not be responsible for any related expenses.
By voluntarily taking part in this event I, on my own behalf and on behalf of my child, heirs, next of kin, and all representatives, after having been advised of the potential hazards of this activity, do hereby WAIVE AND RELEASE all demands and claims, whether in law or in equity, that I or my child, heirs, next of kin, and all representatives might otherwise have against Stafford County Schools, its Supervisory Board or Members, officers, agents, employees and volunteers thereof, on account of any injuries, disabilities, death, property damage or losses and expenses of any or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in (or as a spectator of) any program, activity, or use of any County facility.
By signing below, I signify agreement to all the terms and releases stated on this Indemnification, Hold Harmless, Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release form.